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Seasoned Cornish Hens

SUBMITTED BY: Phuong PHOTO BY: Julie

"My father taught me how to make this quick and easy dinner for four. We usually eat this dish with rice and steamed green beans. Note: You can get the oyster sauce in this recipe at your local grocery store in the Asian food department."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr
READY IN	1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
ground black pepper to taste
2 large Cornish game hens
2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and pepper. Place Cornish game hens in the mixture, and marinate 10 minutes.
Transfer hens to a medium baking dish, and cover with the marinade mixture. Cover dish, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove cover from dish, and place 1/2 the butter on each hen. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Basting frequently with the marinade mixture, continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of the hens is lightly browned and crisp, the interior is no longer pink, and juices run clear.

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Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by Rebecca

Fabulous flavor! Just the right amount of spice. I didn't have oyster sauce, and wasn't in... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by Sarah Gartland

I used small cornish hens, and it didn't quite finish cooking in time. I can't imagine a large... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Jenny

Very easy! Very good. You will be surprised. MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by LAN4WES

Mmm, so tastey to be this simple to make! Will definitely use this recipe again, especially... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2006 by johncassidy

Wonderful flavor.Very easy as well.I want to try this for a full size chicken on the... MORE

Reviewed on May 27, 2004 by CookinGheri

So easy, and so good! I work nights, so the crockpot is my best friend. My family has a nice... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by HENNY FRANK

This was excellent.My husband who thinks that you only cook cornish hens on the grill was... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by LYDIAVANG

very tasteful MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2005 by lmboehm

The marinade for this dish was awesome! Hens were moist and very tasty, although, I think I... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by Lisa

This turned out okay. I thought it would have more flavor. It also took 10 extra minutes to... MORE

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